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Alison
Tutor
My Qualifications
The University of York
Certificate in Education
Pass (1995)
The University of Manchester
French and German
2.1 and 1 (1994)
Verification Status
Tutors ID Verified
Enhanced DBS Verified
ProfessionalismReliabilityTrustworthy
Information about Alison
Well-qualified and highly experienced teacher of French (from beginners to A Level) and German (from beginners to GCSE). All ages welcome. Tuition is always tailored to meet individual needs.
2000 – 2022 Birkenhead High School Academy
Teacher of French (2019-2022)
Head of Modern Foreign Languages (2010-2019)
Teacher in charge of German/Second in Modern Languages Department (2000-2010)
1995 – 2000 Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Teacher of French and German
1994 – 1995 PCGE-French and German-University of York
1988 – 1994 BA (Double Honours)-French and German-University of Manchester
1988- A Levels-French, German and English Literature
Willing to travel: Home Only
Experience: -27 year long career as French and German teacher from beginners to Advanced Level in secondary schools
-Experience as Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Second in Department and Head of German
-Wide-ranging experience of organising trips to France and Germany
-Experience of tutoring pupils and adults, and of teaching Key Stage 2
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Alison (29)
Ryan (Mr)
18/04/2026
Alison has been a great French tutor so far. My wife and I have been having weekly lessons with her, and after three sessions we’re already feeling more confident. She explains things clearly, keeps the lessons engaging, and adapts well to our level. We’re really pleased with the progress and would definitely recommend her.
Aimee (Miss)
08/04/2026
Alison is an excellent tutor. We have been really impressed with both her German & French lessons in the lead up to our son’s GCSEs. She is incredibly efficient, engaging and understanding - we would highly recommend her!
Dharvinder (Mr)
09/02/2026
My son has now completed several online German lessons with Alison, and I’ve been really impressed with the progress he’s making. Alison has been consistently supportive, clear in her direction, and highly organised in the way she provides learning materials. The range of online resources she shares has given him plenty to practice with between sessions, and it’s made a noticeable difference to his confidence in speaking, listening, and reading German. Most importantly, I can see his approach to German shifting in a positive way. He’s more engaged, more willing to try, and genuinely feels he’s improving — and that’s very much down to Alison’s teaching style and encouragement. Thank you for the great work so far.
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